Smart university utilising the concept of the internet of things (IOT)

The revolution of the Internet of Things (IoT) will change our perception of computing moving into the next decade, simplifying everyday tasks, to a simple tap on a smart device. This paper will primarily look at a Smart University utilising automation and IoT to improve its sustainability and use for Students and Staff. Research areas to be considered; students count, environment management i.e. lights, blinds, and temperature, this paper will identify some currently available products and software available on the market which could make this possible. A consideration towards the future scalability of the smart university and to the potential of automating other areas will also be discussed. In addition to the research, a model of a smart university will be demonstrated using network simulation software known as QualNet. This will show how the network performs under simulation conditions.